Obviously it's cheaper to build the 2 pole units with the lower HP engines..but they're noisier 'n I wanna be around. It takes 1.36 HP to generate 1 KW of electricity. So it stands to reason the you'd have a larger engine on an 1800 RPM genset to develope the needed HP at the lower RPM.

Having been in the generator business for over 20 years here's my advice. First, buy American. Parts for foreign built gensets are just too hard to find. Second, buy from a Manufacturer who's still in business and has a good track record of service and parts.

There's no such thing as a good, cheap generator. A quality unit is going to seperate you from some serious bucks. There are some good used machines out there but you have to shop for them.

The LP dealer in our town has two 6.5 Onan gensets for sale (LP gas). And he's a BusNut. One's an NH the other an Emerald. If you're interested...contact me I'll give you his phone number. I get nothing for the effort...he's a good guy.

Bob

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